How to pray the Litany of Loreto

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Philip Kosloski - published on 05/25/22

Here are the words of the popular Litany of Loreto in honor of Our Lady.

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The Litany of Loreto is among the most popular litanties of the Catholic Church, frequently being recited in parishes and families across the world.

Most historians believe that the Litany of Loreto was composed in the late 15th to early 16th century as a prayer of Marian devotion. The litany takes its name from the shrine of Our Lady of Loreto in Italy.

Here are the words of the Litany of Loreto.

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